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Case flow

Supreme and District Courts - civil

The case flow process helps the court to identify cases that require a high level of resource support. The process also ensures that case files are managed comprehensively.

The process starts once a claim in filed in the registry. Case flow applies to all claims filed in the Brisbane registry since June 2002.

If an affidavit of service or notice of intention to defend is filed in the registry, the case flow process will be begin for that case. Parties (lawyers and self-represented litigants) will be advised that certain actions must take place within set timeframes to ensure the timely completion of the case.

If this advice is not followed your case will be referred to a judge who will make directions as appropriate.

The following legislation may assist you

Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 1999

The following practice direction may assist you

Case flow management – civil jurisdiction 4/2002

Last updated Friday, 11 January 2008 8:18